A string of sunny days has got many Portlanders itching for summer. And while the weather may change, Portland's events are getting ever more summery. Check out these eight for a week full of fun (and don't forget Mothers Day)

Junk Refunk

One person's trash is another person's opportunity to create. Check out all the vintage and upcycled offerings available at the Junk Refunk Market, which also includes classes and workshops to get you upcycling too.

Mother's Day tends to coincide with wonderful blooms from our region's plentiful rhododendrons. Take it all in at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden's big sale and show to add a little color to your Mother's Day.

As if mothering children wasn't enough of a circus, treat your mom to one that she doesn't have to take part in. You'll find contortion, acrobatics and even trick roping at this eclectic circus with motherly themes.

No, that's not a spelling error in this North Portland street fair's name. An eclectic lineup of genuinely cool local performers and enough homegrown vendors to stock nearly your entire house make this the perfect way to kick off the summer street fair season and celebrate the neighborhood even after the beloved St. Johns Parade winds down.

Some say endurance sports like triathlons are as much mental as they are physical. That couldn't be more true at the Wanderlust Mindfullness Triathlon, which sees participants run or walk a 5K, then do 90 minutes of yoga and a guided meditation.

Any excuse to get into the Gorge is a good one. So take this: On the anniversary of one of the Northwest's most notable geological events, the Mount St. Helens eruption, experts will tell all about floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes. Because geology rocks.

Believer, or skeptic? Either way, there's intergalactic fun to be had at McMenamins' UFO Festival. Come for the serious talks from UFO experts and experiencers. Stay for the stellarly silly costume parade.

Various times Thursday, May 18-Sunday, May 21; downtown McMinnville; $20-$40 for speaker events, some other events are free; ufofest.com

NW Animation Fest

Fans of animation will find all the frame-by-frame goodness they can handle at this festival dedicated to the art. Expect international, experimental and even local animation, with networking and other events sprinkled between screenings.

Various times Wednesday, May 10-Sunday, May 14; Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd.; $50 for weekend pass, $68 for full festival;nwanimationfest.com